All Streamyard Reviews
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James
Marketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employees
Used less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
Reviewed March 2022
A great streaming tool for beginners!
Dayna
Verified reviewer
Marketing and Advertising, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
Streamyard is one of the best online broadcasting tools to all creators...beginners to expert alike!
My overall experience with Streamyard has been great! Streamyard helps beginners create digital projects that have the appeal of a profesisonally produced stream!
PROSI love how user-friendly this software is. Whether you're already familiar with other livestreaming software options or a beginner, you will find this software very appealing. The price is very affordable, and the features make it standout from other previously popular livestreaming software.
CONSThe only thing I dislike about this software is how easily my feed as a panelist drops off the livestream when using my cell phone. I know that is due to the internet connection, and that desktops/laptops have the best connection. However, my profession requires a heavy schedule and I am on the go a lot. I must be able to participate in livestreams on the go via phone without interruption due to internet connectivity issues. Sometimes it takes me several minutes to rejoin the panel as a panelist, or to get show hosts to re-engage when I'm producing. That is a lot of time lost during a live broadcast. I can't wait for Streamyard to figure out a way around that glitch! I also dislike how I don't have access to my dashboard screen when I'm using Streamyard from my phone. I understand the mobile version is different from the desktop version, but hopefully, they will create an updated mobile app that more similar to the desktop version.
Christian
Marketing and Advertising, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2020
Easy Live Streaming Software That Grows With My Business!
I like how easy StreamYard is to use. They don't overcomplicate the need to have lots of additional hardware. Everything just works.
CONSThe onboarding process could be improved. This way I don't miss out on some of the tips and tricks as a new user.
Reason for choosing Streamyard
Cost, feature set, and ease of use. As the host of the longest running live social media marketing talk show, Social Chatter, we were tired of switching between software (because features were missing, they didn't work well, etc).
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
StreamYard offered better features that Restream did not. The cost was also a big deciding factor.
Vendor Response
Thank you, Christian, for taking the time to review StreamYard. I appreciate your feedback regarding the onboarding process, we could definitely do better. In fact, we are growing our support and marketing teams with the goal of providing better coaching and education to our users. I'd love your feedback on the materials we create for you when we release them during the next few months. Glad to have you as a customer. - Daniel.
Replied November 2020
Jorge
Professional Training & Coaching, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed May 2021
It gets the job done, not much more
Since Google removed the Hangouts on Air functionality, it became somewhat hard to stream a videocall of several people to Youtube and that's when Streamyard came to the rescue making it achievable by just anyone with basic tech abilities.
PROSIt's really simple to integrate with your social networks accounts and it makes streaming something effortless. It even has a pretty functional free plan, enough for most needs, actually.
CONSAwful design, interfaces, logo and overall look of their app/service. Also, sometimes we have audio problems which we attribute to Streamyard, since that doesn't happen when having videocalls using another service, it's just that we can't stream from those services.
Katie
Non-Profit Organization Management, 2-10 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2021
Streamyard Review!
10/10, wonderful, I recommend it to everyone.
PROSStreamyard is incredibly easy to use and does everything I want. We use it regularly for livestreams with near zero tech issues or lag. It's intuitive, clean, simple, and the price is excellent. It records well, it broadcasts easily to YouTube and Facebook, you can customize backgrounds and logos, the "backstage" is super easy to manage, chat works great, it's wonderful.
CONSI mean, I love Streamyard and honestly do not have any complaints. You can only have ten guests at a time, so if you want to livestream more than that, you need to get creative, but also you don't want to have more than 10 people on a livestream at a time.
Reason for choosing Streamyard
It was more affordable and much more intuitive
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
Because Google stopped allowing multi-camera livestreams via Hangouts
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review, Katie. We love hearing that "StreamYard is incredibly easy to use and does everything I want." We have many users who have switched from OBS and find StreamYard more intuitive. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experiences! We are always releasing new features, so if you have any questions, please reach out any time. - Alana, Customer Experience Evangelist
Replied May 2021
Heather
Professional Training & Coaching, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2021
**Best Streaming Service, Period***
Ever since I've been introduced to Streamyard, I've been able to go LIVE with more ease. Using this software has brought a certain level of professionalism to my business, and has allowed me to share screens that get more clients involved, have guest speakers, different layouts for the speakers, and it is just so easy to use.
PROSStreamyard is easy to use, allows you to go LIVE in multiple places at once. This blew my mind, and has helped me reach more people without putting in the extra time. I do LOVE how when I schedule a broadcast, it shows it on my Facebook page all professional looking. It's easy to invite guests on, screen sharing is easy peasy, and you can see comments from any source that you're streaming to. Hands down, the best thing I've gotten for my business. Only regret, not using it sooner.
CONSStreamyard only allows you to schedule a LIVE 7 days in advance. This creates issues because I have to constantly go back in and schedule my LIVE even though I do it at the same time, same day every single week.
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
I was just going LIVE on Facebook, but recently they started making it more difficult. You needed to download their software (on my laptop) that was free, or I had to buy another software. This was ridiculous. And every time I had a guest on via FB Live, the quality wasn't good. The layout looked odd. However, one of my guests told me about Streamyard, and I've been hooked ever since.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review, Heather! We love hearing "Hands down, the best thing I've gotten for my business!" We strive to keep StreamYard simple and easy to use while powering professional-looking streams and it looks we have succeeded in this. I'll share your recommendation for scheduling a "recurring" live show automatically. You're not alone in wanting this! Let us know if there's anything else we can do to make your experience even better. - Alana, Customer Experience Evangelist
Replied May 2021
Robert
Broadcast Media, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
Streamyard Is The Core of our media broadcasts
This is the best streaming system for our radio and performance hall operations. Product support is excellent and the techs know what they are talking about and not simply reading from a script.
PROSAbsolutely easy to set up and use as it is browser based and the simple link interface for our guests is invaluable.
CONSSome of the UI icons are not easy to understand.
Reason for choosing Streamyard
Streamyard simply works better, has an excellent user interface and is reliable.
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
They performed poorly, we overly complicated and were difficult for non technical staff and guests to use.
Greg
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2020
The Best I Have Ever Used!
I have been live streaming online for over 10 years. Streamyard is the best!!! I have never had to reach out to support and it has never glitched. I have done well over 100 live streams and never a problem!
CONSThat I can use multiple cameras, which is NOT needed but would be cool!
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
Multiple live streams and switching like a tv show.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review, Greg. We strive to keep StreamYard simple and easy to use while powering professional-looking streams and it looks we have succeeded in this. As for using multiple cameras... you can! Reach out and we'll show you how. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experiences! We are always releasing new features, so if you have any questions, please reach out any time. - Alana, Customer Experience Evangelist
Replied March 2021
James
Verified reviewer
Professional Training & Coaching, 1 employee
Used monthly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed April 2021
A great streaming tool for beginners!
I had a few glitches and bugs but I think it was either because of my internet connection or because the Live feature on LinkedIn was so new. Otherwise, it's a great tool for beginning streamers and it does what you need.
PROSThe main reason I liked Streamyard so much was because it was offered as a native integration through LinkedIn Live which is where I wanted to start streaming once I got approved.
CONSThe freemium features are quite restrictive. I wanted to broadcast my streams to LinkedIn, Facebook and Zoom and to do that, you have to have a paid subscription.
Reason for choosing Streamyard
It seemed easier to use and was a native integration offered by LinkedIn Live where I wanted to start streaming.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review, James. You're not alone in wanting paid plan features for FREE. We get this question often. At this time, cloud video processing is still quite costly, and this is why our FREE plan is restricted to one destination. We absorb this cost because we know money can be tight when you're just starting out, and we want to help creators, change-makers and businesses share their message and grow their community. We know video is THE best way to do this. Cloud video processing is still a really young industry. We hope that as it matures (and as we grow) we can offer more destinations on the FREE plan. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experiences! Keep in touch as you grow your reach with video. - Alana, Customer Experience Evangelist
Replied May 2021
Kimberly
Verified reviewer
Publishing, 2-10 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed March 2021
StreamYard streaming is streamlined!
Overall, it works for FREE for personal use, but it would not be good for a business--like for me, I would like to integrate the HeySummit platform with it and it is not possible (currently). Certainly, there is NO concern however that it does what is currently designed to do--and the UI allows for facility in usage for the non-streaming expert--which we ALL are at first.
PROSStreamYard does EXACTLY what you need it to do on a shoestring budget. It's costs are upfront and not fickled, which is why I utilized it-- to see if my purchased ltd software (see below) was a good buy. I effectively used it with my Facebook page...seamless! I signed up on the site with YouTube and Twitter accounts, too. All were there (xcept Instagram).
CONSI wasn't so pleased with the little things. It was a bit grainy (but that could be any software...even Zoom). Its cost is lower than the others, but it does not integrate with as many other tools, either.
Reason for choosing Streamyard
Be.Live has too many flaws still. It states it works a certain way, but does the bait and switch. Videolinq is still quite new to me. I prefer the pricing method of StreamYard than the calculations that Videolinq uses to price its services. Also, StreamYards UI is preferable. One can just get started and STREAMcast immediately. I may hold on to Videolinq for future uses as it can be integrated...even with StreamYard!
Vendor Response
Thanks Kimberly for taking the time to write this review. I love that you have found us to be your solution. You mentioned that you were interested in having StreamYard integrate with more services, I'd love to meet with you and learn more (Contact info sent privately). -Daniel.
Replied March 2021
Jason
Verified reviewer
Marketing and Advertising, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2021
Quick and easy out of the box solution for live streaming
It's so easy to use, stream live to the platforms we need and bring guests on. No additional software required.
CONSWe have an additional camera we use and it causes feedback and noise when we have an in-person guest. Works great otherwise. This is likely something the software wasn't designed for, but we can't actually turn off audio all the way on the device.
Reason for choosing Streamyard
It just worked out of the box. Easy to set up and use.
Geoff
Hospital & Health Care, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2021
Streamyard for Facebook Vodcasts
The use of this app made my life as a communications officer easier. Especially that we hold the vodcast regularly. The administration of each episode becomes seamless and appears more professional compared to Zoom.
PROSThis is really helpful in our monthly Facebook vodcasts. As an administrator, we can maximize the chances to market our brand through its features, especially that we got the Pro version. Unlike with Zoom, you can manipulate the windows (camera setups, branding, etc.), similar to a real video streaming setup. Transitions are also made easier through this app.
CONSIt is very minimal. But since this app is being used in our organization, we have a number of administrators who access this. In terms of security, the login history is kept in the hardware (e.g. several desktops) used.
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
Producing a vodcast, while streaming it through Facebook, does not seem professional and seamless. It also limits the administrator or user in terms of branding.
Brenda
E-Learning, 501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2022
You Tube must have!
My experience has been great. I tried once to go live using the option that the is available through YouTube. The option they have is completely satisfactory for what it is intended for . Foe me the issue was that i was nrevous the first few times I broadcasted live. Streamyard gave me the option of setting everything up how I wanted it and even having the ability to pull others up on panel with me so I felt less overwhelmed. This is done by sending the guest the link provided by Streamyard and once they click it they can easily join you on screen. The chat box is very easy to use and is large enough that I can focus reading on it while still speaking to the audience. The banners offered are great to post a disclaimer when using video or images that are not your own. Overall great experience!
PROSIn addition to teaching I run a growing You tube channel. To grow in audience numbers, I realized the time had come to "GO live" meaning that subscribers would have the opportunity to watch you in real time and interact as you are broadcasting. You Tube offers a basic feature to do this. I became aware that larger channels were using a third parting streaming service to go live in order to offer extra features such as split screen so a guest could appear live with you, add banners and interact in a way that you could slow down chat when needed and make it a more flawless experience. There are many choices of streaming apps so I set out to find one that would work for me. Streamyard was my second experiment and so far I am still using it. The first one I used was not a good fit. I did not find it user friendly. Streamyard made it simple to be up and streaming in literally minutes. Everything is self explanatory on the site. You can choose exactly how you want it set up before you press "Go Live" so there is no pressure to rush. You can choose between their free plan or paid plans which break down to about $25.00 per month for access to tons of features such as the banner. Honestly the free version gives you a great experience online but if you use this version it will keep the Streamyard logo on during your live broadcast. The paid version takes the logo away and I think it looks more professional without it.
CONSI am a fairly new user but I have not run in to any difficulties yet. The service has been flawless and is within my price range. There is a free version so I had no commitment until I felt satisfied that this was a good fit for me.
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
The first streaming platform was difficult to navigate and left me frustrated. i noticed other influencers who used free Stramyard had the log oso I decided to check them out.
Nicholas
E-Learning, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2021
As easy as it gets for a streaming platform
Right now we are very happy with it and would not consider changing as there's really no reason to. It does everything we need, it saves us a lot of time and it's at a very reasonable cost.
PROSIt's really convenient for starting a live stream, especially on YouTube Live. You press a button, enter a title and you're up and running. We used to use desktop streaming software more, but it wasn't as convenient and straightforward as Streamyard.
CONSThere aren't so many features for on-screen elements. The most popular desktop software for streaming allows for a lot more customisation, whereas Streamyard is easier to use but lacks the customisation (for good reason really).
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
Ease-of-use
Kelly
Retail, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2021
StreamYard is so easy, even my husband can do it!
The software solved the problem of needing people to jump on and off a stream easily. It's so easy that nobody seems to have issues using it. I highly recommend Streamyard.
PROSWe use StreamYard to conduct a weekly live stream to my husband's YouTube subscribers. We have people jumping on and off during the stream to show their drag racing car setups, people asking questions in the chat, and special guests. It's easy for him to share his screen and switch back and forth between people who are talking. It's also easy for the members to use the Streamyard link to jump on when they want to share something. We love this product! I have also used it in my business to simulstream to both YouTube and Facebook at the same time. Works like a charm!
CONSThere really aren't any cons to this product.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review, Kelly. We love to hear that it's easy for your husband, as the show host; you, as the producer; and especially, for your drag racing community to join and share! We strive to keep StreamYard simple and easy to use while powering professional-looking streams and it looks we have succeeded in this. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experiences! We are always releasing new features, so if you have any questions, please reach out any time. - Alana, Customer Experience Evangelist
Replied March 2021
Janae
Non-Profit Organization Management, 2-10 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2021
There's Nothing Else Like It
I still can't believe StreamYard does all it does at this price point. We run frequent livestreams and online conferences, and being able to link guests directly to an in-browser studio with built in, easy to use production tools has made our whole lives better. It looks fantastic, our guests almost never have a problem figuring it out, and it's been extremely reliable.
CONSStreamYard's single biggest missing feature is captioning or a way to pull captions into the system easily. It's really the only thing that we wish was built in.
Reasons for switching to Streamyard
We switched from YouTube Life after they stopped allowing for multiple guests in their built-in system.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review, Janae. We love to hear that your online conferences and livestreams are successful with the help of StreamYard's production tools! There are a couple of captioning options on the market, depending on the destination(s) you are streaming to. Please reach out to our support team, as they can help you find one that fits your needs and budget. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experiences! We are always releasing new features, so if you have any questions, please reach out any time. - Alana, Customer Experience Evangelist
Replied May 2021
Kelly
Retail, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2022
Look like a pro when you record and stream
Overall, StreamYard makes it easy for me to record and share videos as well as go live in multiple groups at a time. I also love how I can invite others to record with me, sharing more stories all at once.
PROSI love how streamyard allows me to go live in my groups, multiple at a time, and shows me all the chats happening while I'm live. They program also gives me a professional look when recording videos with overlays and lables. StreamYard gives my videos a look of being "recorded in studio" when I'm just sitting at my desk.
CONSIf I were to make one improvement it would be that my clients wouldn't have to give permission to StreamYard inorder for me to see their names while commenting/live chatting during a stream.
Jamal
Religious Institutions, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2023
A 5 star for Stream yard
Before knowing streamyard My live streams were pretty limited. Now i can have so many guests on my show, have scrolling or fixed banners and backgrounds , Also you can Keep you 50 hours of vdeo. I also enjoy the fact that for my plan that i have chosen i can broadcast to 3 other channels. Streamyard is the thing to use for your broadcasts.
PROSNot expensive for what is offered depending on the plan you choose,New features all the time.very good customer service.
CONScannot thing of any right now, i am sure there are but i cannot think of them.
Karel
Computer Software, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
A Streamyard Review
Although it is not perfect by any means, I like streamyard and would recommend.
PROSI like this software a lot especially with the ability to invite guests and screen share. I think those features are great for those who do podcasts. Being able to have 6 on screen participants at a time is also pretty cool.
CONSI think there are cheaper options available and there are some features that I do not like. For example the on screen StreamYard branding and having to pay to remove the branding from the stream. Also, the paid versions of this software are slightly more expensive than an alternative such as Restream.
Jeffrey
Non-Profit Organization Management, 1 employee
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2023
Stream LIVE on Multiple Platforms
We like what Streamyard offers and their creativity in trying new features for the customers.
PROSWe really like the option of streaming LIVE on YouTube and Facebook at the same time. We are able to reach more of our viewers and followers. We also like to banner options to add text at the bottom of our broadcast. It's great to see LIVE comments when we are broadcasting.
CONSWe suggest giving us the option to view the comments when we are sharing our screen.
dave
Media Production, 1 employee
Used less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2021
Love Streamyard
We love stream yard and enjoy using it. It's easy to use and quick to pick up by any of the team
PROSGreat for streaming with multiple participants from different locations. Great quality and able to broadcast to multiple places at once.
CONSI dislike the length limit on uploaded videos - We often need to easily playback longer videos from within the system.
Anonymous
1 employee
Used less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed December 2020
Great and Easy Live Streaming Platform
The learning curve for StreamYard is very short. StreamYard is so easy to use that it's almost plug and play. It's a tremendous option to consider if you're new to streaming.
PROSStreamYard is very easy to use. The StreamYard studio may be the most intuitive live broadcasting studio I've used. It's easy to switch screens, share screens, and display comments.
CONSThe StreamYard account dashboard is a bit too barebones for me. It would be nice to have a section within StreamYard's live studio or dashboard that shows what features they've recently added.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review. We strive to keep StreamYard simple and easy to use while powering professional-looking streams and it looks we have succeeded in this. As for providing you with information of new features, we agree, it will be very valuable and we will implement this within a few short months. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experiences! Feel free to reach out any time. -Daniel.
Replied December 2020
Trenacia
Entertainment, 1 employee
Used monthly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2022
Good!
Multi streaming! This is so important for me.
CONSI’d love this integrated with Ecamm. Also can we add our own background music?!!
Derek
Entertainment, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2021
Great for entry level
Used Streamyard as a first option and was very happy with it. Great support and features. Found something else that fit my needs.
PROSGreat if you want to stream to multiple channels.
CONSLacks features regarding other products and the logo for the free trial is very annoying.
Juan
Professional Training & Coaching, 1 employee
Used monthly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2021
Simple to use and Quality Outcome
I haven't played with all the available streaming tools but I consider Streamyard the top one for new entrants to the live streaming world. Especially if they aren't tech savvy. Anyone can figure this out. And what's cool is that it can scale with you with the paid plans.
PROSI have played mostly with the Free version of the tool. It took me less than 10 minutes to figure out how to use the live streaming functions and connect the accounts. It's very intuitive and requires little explanation. I believe the free plan gives everything necessary to have quality streams for any type of business starting to do live video streaming.
CONSWould have been awesome to have more than one streaming platform at a time in the free plan but I understand the limit. Something the wasn't as clear was how many video feeds can present and how to quickly invite them in. Also, maybe a higher limit of co-participants would be cool for panel discussions. Maybe this has to do with having a focus on webinar style presentations rather than group discussions